Stephen's picks: REI class focuses on snowshoe basics

Nov. 3, 2012

Hope some of you Fort Collins skiers and snowboarders had the chance to check out the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo this weekend in Denver. Lots of cool stuff. This week is light locally for recreation events, but keep your calendar clear the following week when the city of Fort Collins celebrates its 20th year anniversary of the Natural Areas Department on Nov. 15. For a list of local events, visit www.coloradoan.com/xplore.

Snowshoeing class: So after voting Tuesday, how about you go learn a new winter sport? Join the REI staff for a class on the basics of snowshoeing from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at 4025 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. The class will focus on the appropriate selection of snowshoeing gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. If you ever thought about getting into snowshoeing, this free class could be a good introduction to the sport. For more information and to register, visit www.rei.com/stores/fort-collins or call (970) 223-0123.